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WEST RIVER Multi Chined Touring Boats - Plans & Kits

Strong and fast touring boats with a multi-chined hull to speed turning. The Kits contain all the necessary manuals and plans. The kits are supplied from our UK workshop.

West River - £710.00
West River

The West River kayaks are strong fast touring boats for paddlers who prefer a multi-chine hull shape. They cruise easily and maintain speed with little effort. With their moderate rocker and fine sterns they resist weathercocking and track straight in all sea conditions. The West River 162 and 164 share the same basic hull shape but the 164 has more freeboard and higher cambered decks to accommodate heavier and taller paddlers or to fit more gear. The 162 is lower and has a flatter aft deck for lighter paddlers. Although only 16 feet long the 162 and 164 have a 15’ 6” waterline - that is longer than some 18 foot kayaks - so they show a good turn of speed.


The West River 18 is designed to be the fastest multi-chine kit boat available. She is the perfect boat for those who wish to win races but also need to carry camping gear. She excels as a medium volume touring boat with lots of foot room, dry ride and superb tracking. Yet, with an overall length of 18 feet she qualifies in many races in the touring class. With a waterline length of 17’ 2”, and a very low wetted surface area, she has the speed to win. This is the only model that we now offer in kit form.

Coaming rims are made from one piece of wood to provide a better seal with the spray deck and enhance the looks. Strength is provided by the bulkhead and deck beam.

West River 162

LOA 16’ 2”
Beam 24”
Depth 12”
Weight 45 lbs
Max. Load 300 lbs (134 Kg)
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West River 164

LOA 16’ 3”
Beam 24”
Depth 13”
Weight 45 lbs
Max. Load 340 lbs (152 Kg)
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West River 18

LOA 18’
Beam 22”
Depth 12”
Weight 45 lbs
Max. Load 270 lbs (120 Kg)

Designed by CLC

 
West River Plans And Manuals - £55.00
West River Plans And Manuals

The West River kayaks are strong fast touring boats for paddlers who prefer a multi-chine hull shape. With their moderate rocker and fine sterns they resist weathercocking and track straight in all conditions.
18 plans are not available, 180 is very similar with a higher deck.

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West River 162 Plans & Manuals - £55.00
West River 162 Plans & Manuals


West River 162
LOA 16’ 2”
Beam 24”
Depth 12”
Weight 45 lbs
Max. Load 300 lbs (134 Kg)

This boat is no-longer available as a kit.

 
West River 164 Plans & Manuals - £55.00
West River 164 Plans & Manuals

West River 164
LOA 16’ 2.5”
Beam 24”
Depth 13”
Weight 45 lbs
Max. Load 340 lbs (152 Kg)

This boat is no-longer available as a kit.

 
West River 180 Plans & Manuals - £55.00
West River 180 Plans & Manuals

LOA 18’
Beam 22”
Depth 12”
Weight 45 lbs
Max. Load 270 lbs (120 Kg)

This kayak is no-longer available as a kit.

 
Kayak Seat Up-grade - £18.00
Kayak Seat Up-grade

Fabric covered moulded foam 'tractor seat'with integral hip brace for a kayak.

This is only available at this low price for those purchasing a kit and who want to upgrade to this luxury seat. See under 'Accessories' to purchase rather than upgrade.

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Tel: 01539 721 770  
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